Explore Civil War History in Savannah on Veterans Day
With its location in the heart of the South, Savannah and the surrounding area are home to many Civil War sites. Also, Georgia was one of the 13 original colonies and was part of the Continental Congress before the Revolutionary War. Many sites in Savannah honor those who gave their lives in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and a historic sightseeing tour is an excellent way to see all of the history that Savannah has to offer.
For an overall view of the vast history of Savannah, the Historic Overview Tour is an excellent choice that provides visitors the opportunity to see the most important historical sites in Savannah. This tour is fully narrated by a knowledgeable guide and features stops at River Street, the City Market, and the Historic District. The tour takes place on an open-air trolley, and the tour lasts just 1.5 hours. Sites in the historic district include the Juliette Gordon Low birthplace, Maritime Museum, and River Street, which is a historic landmark in itself.
Homemade Thunder Civil War Walking Tour
For a unique and interactive experience exploring Civil War history, the Homemade Thunder Civil War Walking Tour offers a complete view of Savannah’s role in the Civil War. The walking tour is led by a knowledgeable guide. During the tour, visitors will see numerous historical sites in Savannah, including Gen. A.P Lawton’s House, the homes of Gen. Moxley Sorrel and Gen. Hugh Mercer, and Sherman’s Savannah headquarters after his march through Georgia. Additional sites on the tour include the Confederate Monument and Savannah Theatre. The tour covers about a mile of Savannah and lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Additional sites to see during your time in Savannah during Veterans Day are the centuries-old cemeteries in the city. The Bonaventure Cemetery was featured in the novel “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” This cemetery is the resting place of many Civil War soldiers, and it is rumored to be haunted. This cemetery was built on an old plantation. The other legendary cemetery in Savannah is the Colonial Park Cemetery, which was built in the 1700s. This cemetery contains over 600 graves, and some of the most famous residents in Savannah’s history are buried here, including Button Gwinett, who was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
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this looks interesting
i would like to go some day
History always was one of my favorite subjects in school. It’s cool to hear and learn about how the past made our future so Savannah would be a really good place for learning and fun.
I love studying the Civil War. I’ve been to Savannah before and highly recommend it to other history buffs.